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South Africa: Two Arrested for the Murder of 72-Year-Old Durban Woman
Two people have been arrested following the murder of a 72-year-old woman, who was found dead with her hands bound by tape and her house ransacked in Overport, Durban. Premla Moodley was murdered on 3 May at her residence on Sparks Road. According to the police, the two individuals, aged 32 and 36, were arrested by a provincial investigation unit. It is alleged that one of the suspects worked at the building in which Moodley lived.
South Africa: Man Arrested for Rape Shortly Before Appearing in Court On Behalf of Another Accused
A 47-year-old man, believed to be an attorney, was arrested on Monday at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court shortly before he was set to represent another man in the same court. He is accused of carjacking and rape. According to police, the man allegedly boarded a vehicle belonging to a 29-year-old woman he met in Arcadia, east of Pretoria, on 17 June, 2017.
South Africa: Prasa Probes Leaking of Internal Security Tender Document
The Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) has launched an internal investigation into how a confidential security tender document was leaked. The embattled state owned entity, which is under the administration of Bongisizwe Mpondo, has ordered retired Brigadier General Tebogo Rakau to investigate how the document was leaked. Prasa spokesperson Makhosini Mgitywa said the process of hiring security service providers to assist with the protection of its infrastructure, was underway.
South Africa: Teachers, Pupils to Receive Counselling After Fatal KZN Taxi Shooting
Psychologists are being sent to counsel teachers and pupils at Masijabule High School in Wartburg, KwaZulu-Natal, after a taxi driver was killed and three teachers were injured in a shooting on Tuesday morning. The teachers were travelling in a staff taxi when unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle. "Three teachers aged between 40 and 53 sustained gunshot wounds, while a 35-year-old driver was declared dead at the scene," police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele said.
South Africa: Divergent Reaction From DA and EFF After Ramaphosa Sends Bills Back to Parliament
President Cyril Ramaphosa referral of two bills - the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill - back to Parliament based on reservations about its constitutionality has been welcomed by one opposition party, and decried by another. It is the latest of several pieces of legislation Ramaphosa has sent back to Parliament, including the controversial Protection of State Information Bill, which was passed in 2013.
South Africa: Zuma Trial Politically Orchestrated - but Not By President Cyril Ramaphosa, Says Carl Niehaus
The corruption trial of former president Jacob Zuma is politically orchestrated - but not by President Cyril Ramaphosa, says the former president's ardent supporter, MK Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) national executive committee member Carl Niehaus. Niehaus and a small group of ANC members, belonging to the Gauteng RET President Zuma Support Group, gathered at the Booysens Hotel on Tuesday to watch Zuma's court proceedings.
South Africa: Nothing Could Have Prepared Us for COVID-19, Dlamini-Zuma Tells NCOP
Tasked with formulating regulations to flatten the Covid-19 curve, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has said nothing could have prepared the country for the pandemic. Dlamini-Zuma joined a debate on government's Covid-19 response in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Tuesday. She said although coronavirus infections have increased, government has done all it possibly can.
South Africa: Tshwane Metro Cop Hospitalised After Testing Positive, Building Closed
A 31-year-old Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) officer has been hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19. According to a statement by the TMPD, the constable - who is stationed at the Mercedes-Benz Building in Francis Baard Street in the CBD - tested positive for the virus on Monday. "The constable went to hospital for another medical consultation, when it was discovered that she had tested positive for Covid-19.
South Africa: Wits Announces SA's First COVID-19 Vaccine Trial, First Participants to Be Enrolled This Week
Wits university announces SA's first Covid-19 vaccine trial, with participants enrolling this week. This comes as the country breaches 100 000 cases of Covid-19. Participants are to be divided in three groups - two groups include HIV-negative participants and one group includes people living with HIV. The University of the Witwatersrand has announced South Africa's first Covid-19 vaccine trial and its first participants will be enrolled this week.
South Africa: Top East London School Ordered to Talk About Reconciliation, Transformation Amid Racism Claims
A top East London school has been ordered by the provincial education department to start a conversation around reconciliation and transformation, as it investigates allegations of embedded racism. Clarendon High School for Girls is one of many former Model C schools where former and past pupils have detailed on social media incidents of alleged institutional racism at South African schools.
South Africa: Taxi Drivers Return to the Road As Commuters Urge Associations, Govt to Reach a Deal
Taxi drivers across Gauteng returned to their steering wheels on Tuesday after spending Monday on the streets protesting over government's Covid-19 relief grant and efforts to support their businesses. Gauteng taxi operators affiliated to the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) went on strike demanding R20 000 per vehicle from the government instead of the proposed R5 000, which equates to more than R1.1 billion.
South Africa: KZN Community Members Torch Farm, Claim Farmer Forced Man to Jump Into Msunduzi River
An inquest docket has been opened after angry community members torched a sugarcane field, a tool shed and the house of a farmer, who they allege forced a man to jump into the Msunduzi River in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal. According to the police, events started on Sunday when workers on the farm reported seeing five unknown people in the sugarcane field about midday. It is alleged that, while investigating, the farm owner and security personnel saw one unknown person jump into the river.
South Africa: Zuma Corruption Case Adjourned to September, No Trial Date Set Yet
Proceedings for former president Jacob Zuma's corruption case together with co-accused arms company Thales has been adjourned to September as document submissions between parties further delayed proceedings. Zuma appeared for the first time in the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Tuesday since his sick note debacle in February. Zuma's matter was postponed to 8 September so the parties involved could get all documents, submissions and reviews in order before deciding on a trial date.
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Breaking Into North West Farmer's Home
A man, allegedly involved in a house robbery on a farm in Leeudoringstad, North West, earlier this month, has been arrested. It is alleged that two individuals broke into a 77-year-old farmer's home and robbed the pensioner of his belongings and his Mercedes Benz on 12 June, at around 19:30. "During the ordeal, the victim was hit with a panga on his head and tied-up", police spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh said in a statement.
South Africa: Court Grants Restraint Order Against Alleged Gupta 'Fixer' Kuben Moodley
The National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID) has been granted an order which restrains alleged Gupta "fixer" Kuben Moodley and his letterbox company, Albatime, from dealing with R232 million worth of assets. This is the amount the ID alleges Moodley and his company received as kickbacks from the Regiments Group of Companies relating to contracts that were improperly awarded by Transnet and by the Transnet Second Defined Benefit Fund (TSDBF).
South Africa: Mboweni's Adjustment Budget Will Be the 'Most Significant in Recent History' - DA
The DA expects a "resilience budget" from Finance Minister Tito Mboweni when he tables an adjustment budget on Wednesday, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. "There is no doubt that the ANC-led government will table this emergency budget with blood on its hands," said DA spokesperson on finance Geordin Hill-Lewis at a press briefing on Monday. He was joined by interim party leader John Steenhuisen, deputy finance spokesperson Dion George, and DA policy head Gwen Ngwenya.
South Africa: Three Department of Transport Employees Arrested for Alleged Fraud and Corruption in Cape Town
Three Department of Transport employees have been arrested for allegedly illegally importing vehicles which were fraudulently registered and for issuing fraudulent police clearances in the Western Cape. According to the police, they were arrested on Friday by Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit detectives and provincial Crime Intelligence members.
South Africa: 132 Eastern Cape Schools Closed Due to COVID-19
The Eastern Cape education department was forced to close 196 schools since reopening on 8 June due to Covid-19, with 132 of those still shut, the Office of the Premier has said. Of the 196, 40 have reopened after they were decontaminated, said spokesperson Mvusiwekhaya Sicwetsha. He could not explain what the situation was at the remaining 24 schools. Sicwetsha said the schools, which remained shut, would reopen once three-day screening and contamination had been done.
South Africa: North West Health Dept 'Sets Record Straight' On Prof Variava's Precautionary Suspension
The North West Department of Health has decided to set the record straight on the precautionary suspension of one of its employees, Professor Ebrahim Variava, amid the Covid-19 pandemic. "The North West Department of Health has noted with concerns reaction of some members of the health profession and some speculations on public platforms regarding the precautionary suspension of Professor Ebrahim Variava.
South Africa: 2020 Fish Canoe Marathon Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
The organisers of this year's Fish River Canoe Marathon has decided to the cancel the race scheduled for 25-26 September due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The event has become the biggest paddling event in the country and was set to host the South African National K1 and K3 River Championships this year.
Africa: Global Citizen Announces Star-Studded Concert Hosted By Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Global Citizen is bringing musicians together once again to support the battle against Covid-19. On Monday the organisation, along with the European Commission, announced the Global Goal: Unite for Our Future event, which will feature artists like Yemi Alade, Shakira, Coldplay, Usher, Chloe x Halle and Miley Cyrus.
South Africa: ANC and Alliance Partners Reach Out to Men in the Fight Against GBV
The ANC and its alliance partners have called on South African men to self-reflect, be accountable and go beyond paying lip service to gender-based violence (GBV). They said they believe mass mobilisation and the reorientation of men and young boys might go a long way in turning the tide in what has been largely described as a "shadow pandemic" and a war against women and children's bodies in the country.
South Africa: Why Bheki Cele Could Face a Legal Challenge for Confiscating Alcohol
Alert Level 3 regulations gave citizens the green light to start purchasing alcohol, but some motorists were unable to enjoy their booze after it was confiscated during a roadblock in Gauteng. Footage of Minister of Police Bheki Cele at one of the roadblocks last weekend, during the Okae Molao operation in Gauteng, showed the minister and police officers questioning motorists about the alcohol found in their vehicles.
Africa: Netflix Adding 44 Arabic Films to Its Worldwide Catalogue
Netflix, the world's leading internet entertainment service, in a statement to the media announced that it would be releasing a new catalogue of 44 movies blending iconic and Arabic contemporary films. This would include the works of notable directors like Youssef Chahine, Youssry Nasrallah, Nadine Labaki, Moustapha Akkad, Anne Marie Jacir, Laila Marrakchi and many more.
South Africa: 3 Teachers Fighting for Their Lives, Driver Dead As Gunman Shoots At Staff Taxi in KZN
The driver of a school staff taxi has died and three teachers have been critically wounded after a gunman fired shots at the vehicle transporting teachers to Masijabule High School in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday. The shooting happened on Tuesday morning when the Masijabule staff members were heading to work, the national education department said. According to the KwaZulu-Natal education department, the shooting took place at Bruyns Hill near Wartburg.
South Africa: Bank Teller Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding and Stealing From Elderly
A Uitenhage bank teller accused of defrauding and stealing from the elderly has been arrested on 25 counts of fraud and six of theft. The 35-year-old woman was arrested at her house in Rosedale on Monday following a month-long investigation by the Uitenhage Cluster Commercial Crimes task team and forensic investigators, Eastern Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Majola Nkohli said in a statement.
South Africa: 9 Driving Licence Testing Centres Closed in Cape Town
Nine driving licence testing centres have been closed until further notice due to Covid-19, the City of Cape Town said on Monday. "The buildings are being deep cleaned and operations will resume as soon as this is done, and sufficient staff members are available to resume their duties," traffic services spokesperson Maxine Bezuidenhout said. Testing centres in Parow, Brackenfell, Hillstar, Bellrail, Gallows Hill, Fish Hoek, Kuils River, Somerset West and Gordon's Bay have been closed.
South Africa: Cape Town Marathon Cancelled, Virtual Race to Go Ahead As Planned
Following lengthy discussions, detailed review and careful consideration of all options and alternatives, the organisers and sponsors of the Cape Town Marathon have confirmed the cancellation of the 2020 event. The Cape Town Marathon was scheduled to take place on Sunday, 18 October 2020. The event is one of many major South African mass participation sporting events that had to be removed from the SA racing calendar amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
South Africa: 'I Am Not Scared of Jail,' Says Former Vele CEO
Former Vele Investments CEO Robert Madzonga says there is nothing linking him to the millions of rand looted from the bankrupted VBS Mutual Bank. Madzonga revealed this during an interview on PowerFM with Thabiso Kotane and reporter Ndaedzo Nethonzhe on Monday night. He said he would not be in this situation had he not "tried to be a Samaritan". "I have always said, and maintained my innocence - from day one - that I am not any part of this thing.
South Africa: Police Seeks Assistance in Locating Missing Person
The detectives from the South African Police Service in Humansdorp are appealing to members of the community to assist in locating a 62-year-old man who was reported missing. On Friday, 05 June 2020, Jack Oliphant (62) was admitted at the Humansdorp Provincial Hospital, and five days later he disappeared without being formally discharged. On Friday, 05 June 2020, Jack Oliphant (62) was admitted at Humansdorp Provincial Hospital.
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay On the Brink of Full-Blown Hospital Bed Crisis
Hospitals in Nelson Mandela Bay were implementing emergency plans on Monday as the number of coronavirus cases in the metro neared 5,000 and was expected to double in the next 10 days. All private hospitals in Nelson Mandela Bay have suspended non-urgent surgeries and admissions and two are bringing staff from other provinces as facilities are hit by a double crisis - an increasing number of healthcare professionals falling ill and a rising demand for high-care and intensive care beds.
South Africa: Kortje Murders - Accused Wants to Be Released On Bail
Murder accused Ryan Kyle Smith, who allegedly stabbed to death mother and daughter Altecia and Raynecia Kortje in Cape Town, wants to be released on bail. This was heard on Monday at the Bellville Magistrate's Court in Cape Town. The mother, aged 27, and her daughter, aged just 7, were stabbed to death on 12 June. They were found in a house at 66 Commerce Street in Belhar. Smith, 28, was arrested for the killings, and he appeared in court on Monday for a second time.
South Africa: SA Rugby Takes Interim Management Control of Southern Kings
SA Rugby president Mark Hoskins has confirmed that the organisation has taken interim management control of the Southern Kings. All players and staff currently at the franchise will be retained. The Kings will play continue to play in the PRO14 and any other local tournament that will take place once the coronavirus pandemic eases. SA Rugby has taken management control over the troubled Southern Kings by taking back a 74% shareholding in the franchise.
South Africa: Cheetahs Confirm the Return of Rosko Specman
The Cheetahs have confirmed that Rosko Specman will return to the franchise after leaving the Bulls. Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021 He has signed a two-year contract. Specman made his name for the Cheetahs in 2017 and represented the team in seven Currie Cup and four Guinness PRO14 games, before heading to the Bulls for a chance to play Super Rugby.
Southern Africa: Why South Africa Has a Keen Interest in Extremist Violence in Northern Mozambique
A growing insurgency in the northern parts of Mozambique has caught the attention of conflict analysts and observers worldwide. There is now even a possibility that the South African National Defence Force might become involved in the most northern Cabo Delgado province, with a view to ending the deadly violence and litany of atrocities, abductions and destruction of infrastructure.
South Africa: The Law Must Take Its Course, Says Politician After Son Accused of Rape
The son of an opposition party politician has been accused of raping several schoolgirls. The Daily Voice reported one girl had shared a video on Instagram, claiming she was raped in a church and had proof.
South Africa: COVID-19 - South Africa Breaches the 100 000 Mark
The country has breached the 100 000 coronavirus mark, with 4 288 new infections, exactly 110 days after it recorded its first case. This brings the number of Covid-19-positive cases to 101 590. In a statement issued on Monday night, the health department said there have been 61 more virus-related deaths, with one recorded in Limpopo, three in KwaZulu-Natal, 18 in the Eastern Cape and 39 in the Western Cape. The death toll now stands at 1 991.
South Africa: Eastern Cape Govt to Build More Field Hospitals As Infections Escalate Among Health Workers
The Eastern Cape provincial government is planning to build 4 000-bed field hospitals across the province in all the six district municipalities and two metropolitans. This is expected to decrease the load on its overburdened 91 hospitals. The announcement on Monday came ahead of Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane on Tuesday opening phase one of the R107 million field hospital built by the Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) in Port Elizabeth.
South Africa: Trucks Torched As Dunoon Residents Demand Resumption of Housing Project
Two trucks were torched on the N7 next to the Covid-19 hotspot of Du Noon on Monday as some residents of the Cape Town suburb demand the more spaced out housing they were promised in 2016. The first truck was torched in the morning. "This office can confirm that a truck was burned this morning on the N7, the driver was not injured," police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk said.
South Africa: Western Cape ANC Says It Will Support Girl Who Was Allegedly Raped By Ex-MK Commander
The ANC in the Western Cape says it will support the 13-year-old girl from Mitchells Plain who was allegedly raped by a City of Cape Town employee. The man, who was reportedly a former Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) commander, appeared in court on Monday in connection with the rape of the teenager. "The accused has not been formally part of the ANC in Mitchells Plain since 2013. We are numbed by the allegations and charges," it said in a statement on Monday.
South Africa: Zuma Trial - French Arms Company Thales Intends to Challenge Racketeering Charge
French arms company Thales' legal team says they will challenge racketeering charges brought against it in their criminal matter with co-accused former President Jacob Zuma, potentially delaying the trial further. This was revealed in the KwaZulu-Natal High Coirt in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday when the matter for the company and Zuma was heard before Judge Kate Pillay. Representing Thales, advocate Barry Roux made the declaration as dates for their postponement was discussed.
Elderly, Ill Told to Lock Down as South Africa Hits COVID-19 High
The Western Cape has 51.7% of the cases, standing at 52 554. Gauteng has 22 341 and the Eastern Cape 16 895. The department of health says 53 444 people have recovered, translating to rate of 52.6%. South Africa: COVID-19 - South Africa Breaches the 100 000 Mark News24Wire, 22 June 2020 The country has breached the 100 000 coronavirus mark, with 4 288 new infections, exactly 110 days after it recorded its first case.
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